Covering the underground of the underground isn’t as glorious as it looks… But I love to do it because even if I deleted the promo of “the new Blood Incantation it’s so sick have you heard it,” I do come across gems that won’t be unknown for long, or works that show pockets of dedication… Continue reading Listening Lately: Good Things to Come From Atavistia, QOHELETH, and Vestal Claret
Reading Recently: How To Give Up Plastic (Kinda)
It seems like everywhere I look, every restaurant I go to, and every National Geographic article I read, someone is trying to reduce plastic waste. The consequences of plastic waste are a worldwide problem and every measure of humanity — from individuals to corporations and international alliances of governments — will need to address them… Continue reading Reading Recently: How To Give Up Plastic (Kinda)
Album Review: Capricorn by Cortége
By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov On their September 2019 album Capricorn, experimental Texas duo Cortége uses a vast array of sounds and instrumentation to explore the trials and tribulations of a lost space traveler who finds himself in a strange world. The album instantly draws parallels between the eerie feel of Angelo Badalamenti’s work on Twin Peaks… Continue reading Album Review: Capricorn by Cortége
SHOW ME YOUR PATCHES: An Interview with Harry Daniells of ETERNAL REACH
By Jeff Death Hello everyone! Jeff Death here from Dread These Days. We have been busy as of late — most recently we played at Warcockapalooza 5 at Cherry Street Station in Wallingford this past weekend, but a few weeks ago we had the pleasure to play with Eternal Reach, Wisdom & War, and Apparition… Continue reading SHOW ME YOUR PATCHES: An Interview with Harry Daniells of ETERNAL REACH
EP Review: Mourn the Light / Oxblood Forge Split
By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov In this day of extreme brutality and blistering technicality in metal it’s refreshing to see so many more bands take influence from the current crop of artists and infuse that with the classic styles that kickstarted the genre over 40 years ago. As they hit the road for their 2019 tour, Mourn… Continue reading EP Review: Mourn the Light / Oxblood Forge Split
EXCLUSIVE STREAM: “Valley” by Fumarole
Alternative Control is happy to present some thunder from down under, the new track “Valley” from Australian power trio Fumarole. This dystopian banger drops on October 4th, 2019. It’s a must-listen for the burly guitar riffage and full-steam-ahead rhythm section that will please any stoner rock fan. The band commented about the song’s lyrical content, “‘Valley’… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE STREAM: “Valley” by Fumarole
Album Review: HORROR by EXHUMED
Many bands go through stylistic changes during their career. Some are radical changes, such as Celtic Frost [Morbid Tales vs. Cold Lake] or Corrosion of Conformity [early crossover thrash to later Southern rock-tinged boogie]. Many are slight adjustments, adding aspects of another genre or sound to give the material a new edge. Veteran death grinders… Continue reading Album Review: HORROR by EXHUMED